Forensic Investigation and Management of Mass Disasters PDF eBook

Author: Matthias I. Okoye, Cyril H. Wecht ISBN 10: 1-933264-41-1 ISBN 13: 978-1933264-41-7 Copyright Date Ed: October 15, 2007 Pages: 458 pages PDF eBook This book covers mass disasters of all types, including acts of terrorism and natural disasters. The twenty-two chapters cover diverse topics from forensic investigation into the cause of the disaster, to identifying and handling the deceased, to legal considerations. You’ll find information on the role of law enforcement in disaster investigation; ways of identifying victims, including DNA analysis and forensic dentistry; the roles of forensic engineers, toxicologists and anthropologists; disaster medicine; and mass disaster litigation. This book also informs you of psychopathic behavior and the media in terrorist acts and the psychology at work in terrorist activity. Also included are examples of mass disaster management plans including the National Association of Medical Examiners Mass Fatality Plan. Topics Include: Scene